1998 BMW 318 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 983 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 156 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 119 L |